What I actually got was an opportunity to treat facial scarring that Ive had since I was a toddler.
Im no stranger to acupuncture.
People see the phrasecosmetic acupunctureand often assume that its only a superfluous beauty treatment with no long-term benefits.
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I fully understand how my clients feel about scarring because Ive experienced it firsthand, she says.
Youll start with a consultation where the practitioner will review your medical history, concerns, and goals.
Its never just about the scar, says Bradden.
By concentrating needles around the scar, were able to slowly release that bond.
you might treat pretty much any scar with acupuncture, says Bradden, with the exception of keloid scars.
Keloid scars are extremely temperamental, so theres a risk of making it worse, she says.
It can have the reverse effect and stimulatemoregrowth so I would avoid treating it with acupuncture.
However, your scars dont need to be on your face to get treated by acupuncture.
It was a no-brainer.
Marty started the treatment a week after her surgery, going once a week for about 60 minutes.
The sooner you’re free to come in, the better, says Bradden.
We start with a really gentle treatment, but it can make a huge difference in your overall results.
you could also use acupuncture to treat older, fully healed scars.
I started my own acupuncture treatment 31 years after my scars had healed.
One day, you wake up and your body is just different.
It can be hard to process and cope with that.
Like all good things, consistency is essential to see real results.
Clients usually see a difference after five or six sessions, says Bradden.
My scars are smaller, less red, and less painful and itchy.
And at Reisings private acupuncture studio, a single session can range from $200 to $350.
Thats the biggest benefit clients can notice right away, says Bradden.
Theres a subtle lift and release around the scar.
